Ray's Daughter: A Story of Manila (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163785485)

Ray's Daughter: A Story of Manila is a novel written by Charles King. The book is set in the bustling city of Manila, Philippines, during the early 1900s. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Ray, who is the daughter of an American soldier and a Filipina mother. Ray is raised by her mother after her father dies in battle, and she grows up to become a strong and independent woman.As Ray navigates through the challenges of life in Manila, she experiences love, loss, and betrayal. She falls in love with a wealthy businessman named Carlos, but their relationship is complicated by their different social backgrounds and the disapproval of their families. Ray also faces discrimination and prejudice because of her mixed heritage, which makes it difficult for her to find acceptance in both American and Filipino society.Despite the challenges she faces, Ray remains determined to make a life for herself and her family. She works hard to provide for her mother and siblings, and she becomes involved in the fight for Filipino independence from American colonial rule. Along the way, she discovers the truth about her father's death and learns to reconcile her mixed heritage.Ray's Daughter: A Story of Manila is a compelling tale of love, family, and cultural identity set against the backdrop of a fascinating historical period. The book offers a rich and vivid portrayal of life in early 20th-century Manila, and it explores important themes such as race, class, and colonialism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Charles King
ISBN-10: 1163785482
ISBN-13: 9781163785485
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 322
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.67d